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W336 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,504 mi
Last recorded40,504 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW336 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,504 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 40,487 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,048 miles

Corrosion on chassis/front and rear suspension/metal brake pipes not yet excessive.

Corrosion on off side and near side rear door steps in a prescribed area but not yet excessive.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side and near side steps have excessive corrosion.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 30,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion on chassis/front and rear suspension/metal brake pipes not yet excessive.

Corrosion on off side and near side rear door steps in a prescribed area but not yet excessive.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side and near side steps have excessive corrosion.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,296 miles

Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 25,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Front brake pads look about 1/2 worn.

General corrosion on chassis/suspension etc.

Off side front and both rear tyres all worn to about 3mm tread.

Slight corrosion on fuel and brake pipes.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on metal brake pipes/chassis/suspension etc.

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,017 miles

Corrosion off side and near side front brake pipes.

General corrosion front and rear chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Slight play in off side rear anti roll bar link rod bush.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 2,615 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 2,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes (D-shape)

Slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 11 Jun 2007 90,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 85,142 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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W336 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,256 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W336 YBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W336 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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